Police DUI team out this weekend

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Apr 26, 2013 at 12:01 AMApr 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM

STOCKTON - The Stockton Police Department's DUI Enforcement Team will be deployed this weekend to stop and arrest impaired drivers, authorities said. Officers will conduct DUI saturation patrols today, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and arrests, police said.

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STOCKTON - The Stockton Police Department's DUI Enforcement Team will be deployed this weekend to stop and arrest impaired drivers, authorities said. Officers will conduct DUI saturation patrols today, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and arrests, police said.

Sgt. Walt Vancil said the saturation patrols are being launched in conjunction with the annual Stockton Asparagus Festival, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 people over three days.

"We have an excellent opportunity to get out into the attending crowds and do some DUI education," Vancil said. "Of course, we would also like to deter any possible impaired driving and hopefully save lives. Ultimately, we would like everyone to enjoy the festival and make it home safely."